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Why AAA Approved Auto Repair

AAA approved reduces stress and risk by providing guaranteed, quality service for auto repair, and auto body repair.

Why AAA Approval?

AAA approval means guaranteed, quality service from facilities that meet strict requirements and that offer a full range of services. In short, AAA approved facilities:

• Meet or exceed AAA's exacting standards regarding equipment and certified technicians and have a track record of customer satisfaction.
• Guarantee service or repairs (under normal conditions) for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.
• Must offer you a written estimate, if requested in advance; return your replaced parts; and have your approval before doing any work beyond the estimate.
• Agree to let AAA arbitrate any disputes regarding quality of service or repairs.
• Provide complimentary vehicle inspections at participating facilities.
• Accept checks under the AAA member guaranteed check acceptance policy.

In addition, AAA approved facilities must offer the following services:

• Brakes
• Engine performance
• Electrical systems
• Minor engine repair

Facilities may also offer services to repair:

• Automatic transmission
• Heating and air conditioning
• Major engine problems (including diesel engines)
• Manual transmission and rear axle
• Tires, steering and suspension

Some facilities are EnviroStars approved, based on their demonstrated commitment to reducing hazaedous waste.

New Warning to be Issued About Deadly Car Fires

AAA Makes Simple Recommendations to Avoid Disaster on the Road

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 12, 2005  - AAA and the National Fire Protection
Association will issue a warning tomorrow about car fires, ABC News has learned.
Last year, 266,000 car fires resulted in 520 deaths, the organizations say.

"It was a horrible explosion," said car fire victim Bob Aymar, who, in less than a minute, suffered third degree burns on his face, hand and arm. He was sprayed by a gasoline fireball during a violent traffic accident on a Southern California freeway. "The Bronco behind me was hit so hard that it ruptured the gas tank," said Aymar, who, after seven surgeries, was finally able to play the piano again.

He is just one of more than 1,300 car fire victims every year. According to the NFPA, cars catch fire on American highways once every two minutes.

"The risk of a car or vehicle fire is even greater than the risk of an apartment fire. More people die in vehicle fires than in apartment fires each year in the United States," said AAA President Robert Darblenet.

Poor Car Maintenance a Leading Factor

Surprisingly, 75 percent of those car fires are caused not by an accident, but by bad maintenance.

Twenty years ago, Mary Alonso, who was a student at the time, couldn't afford routine car maintenance. "I never took care of my car," she said. "Never did oil changes or maintenance or anything." One day while driving, she says, the muffler erupted in flames, leaving Alonso with burns over 30 percent of her body. "Take care of your car now, so you won't have to pay the price later like I did," she said.

At least six flammable fluids under a car's hood can leak onto hot surfaces and start a fire. So AAA suggests fluid lines, hoses, caps and filters be inspected and maintained to prevent leaks.

If the car catches fire, experts say, most injuries and deaths can be prevented by moving 100 feet away.

Firefighters advise never opening the hood to fight the inferno yourself because it only feeds oxygen to the flames, making a car fire even more dangerous.

ABC News' Jim Avila filed this report for "World News Tonight."

In the event of a car fire, Fire Chief Otto Drozd of the Hialeah, Fla., fire department recommends the following:

 STOP - If possible, pull to the side of the road and turn off the ignition. Pulling to the side makes it possible for everyone to get out of the vehicle safely. Turn off the ignition to shut off the electric current and stop the flow of gasoline. Put the vehicle in park or set the emergency brake; you don't want the vehicle to move after your leave it. Do not open the hood because more oxygen can make the fire larger and exposes you to a sudden flare-up.

 GET OUT - Make sure everyone gets out of the vehicle, but do not waste time and increase risk by removing personal belongings. Then move at least 100 feet away. Keep traffic in mind and keep everyone together. There is not only danger from the fire, but also from other vehicles moving in the area.

 CALL FOR HELP - Call 911 or the emergency number for your local fire department. Firefighters are specially trained to combat vehicle fires. Never return to the vehicle to attempt to fight the fire yourself. Vehicle fires can be tricky, even for firefighters. Pressurized components can burst or explode, spilling or spraying highly flammable liquids, or eject projectiles than can cause serious injuries.

To reduce the risk of a vehicle fire, AAA makes these recommendations:

 Have your vehicles inspected at least annually by a trained, professional technician. As a public service, AAA inspects and approves thousands of repair facilities in the U.S. and Canada as part of the AAA Approved Auto Repair program. Names and locations of AAA-approved repair businesses can be found at http://www.aaa.com/.

 Watch for fluid leaks under vehicles, cracked or blistered hoses, or wiring that is loose, has exposed metal or has cracked insulation. Have any of these conditions inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

 Be alert to changes in the way your vehicle sounds when running, or to a visible plume of exhaust coming from the tailpipe. A louder than usual exhaust tone, smoke coming from the tailpipe or a backfiring exhaust could mean problems or damage to the high-temperature exhaust and emission control system on the vehicle. Have vehicles inspected and repaired as soon as possible if exhaust or emission control problems are suspected.

 Drive according to posted speed limits and other traffic rules. Remain alert to changing road conditions at all times.

Checklist: Preventing Car Fires

"GMA Good to Go" Checklist

Oct. 13, 2005 - The American Automobile Association and the National Fire Protection Association issued a warning today about car fires. Last year, 266,000 car fires resulted in 520 deaths the organizations say. Surprisingly, 75 percent of those car fires are caused not by accident, but by bad maintenance.

To reduce your risk of a vehicle fire, AAA makes these recommendations:

Get your car inspected. Have your vehicles inspected at least annually by a trained, professional technician. As a public service, AAA inspects and approves thousands of repair facilities in the U.S. and Canada as part of the AAA Approved Auto Repair program.

Beware of leaks. Watch for fluid under vehicles, cracked or blistered hoses, or wiring that is loose, has exposed metal or has cracked insulation. Have any of these conditions inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

Know your vehicle. Be alert to changes in the way your vehicle sounds when running, or to a visible plume of exhaust coming from the tailpipe. A louder than usual exhaust tone, smoke coming from the tailpipe or a backfiring exhaust could mean problems or damage to the high-tempature exhaust and emissions control system on the vehicle. Have vehicles inspected and repaired as soon as possible if exhaust or emission control problems are suspected.

Follow the rules of the road. Drive according to posted speed limits and other traffic rules. Remain alert to changing road conditions at all times.

Get help. If your vehicle does catch fire, get at least 100 feet away and call 911. Don't try to put out the fire yourself.

Source: AAA and NFPA Press Release

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